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We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic individual who will provide study coordination for patient-oriented clinical and translation research projects within the Division of Rheumatology.

Clinical Research Coordinator A job duties:

• Daily coordination of multiple sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research. Recruit, screen, & enroll potential study patients as specified per protocol. Schedule patient visits & any necessary testing/specimen collection.
• Process and ship blood, urine, tissue and serum specimens.
• Prepare and process Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation including submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and adverse event reporting.
• Coordinate, organize, complete, and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or clinical research organizations (CROs) including source documentation, case report forms, essential study documents, regulatory documents, and patient binders. Enter data in electronic data capture systems.
• Work with research sponsors, CROs, or regulatory agencies on study initiation, monitoring, closeout visits, and any audits.
• Show vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality. Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, FDA and GCP guidelines.

The Clinical Research Coordinator B will undertake the duties outlined for the Clinical Research Coordinator A position, with the additional expectations that he/she will improve the current infrastructure and efficiency of patient recruitment. In addition, he/she will be expected to develop novel solutions to research questions in addition to employing established methods.
Position contingent upon funding.

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR A:

• BA/BS and 1 to 3 years clinical trial/clinical research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Willing to learn about, and perform work with, phlebotomy. Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations.

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR B:
Same as above with 2 to 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Effective problem-solving abilities; detail-oriented; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Windows including Microsoft Excel and in using the internet as well as databases such as REDCAP. Prior clinical trial experience is preferred.

Both positions: 
The ideal candidate has the duty to understand the role of the CRC as the intersection of study execution, customer service, subject safety, and overall compliance in clinical research. To this end, the proper candidate will be expected to have a strong foundation in clinical research regulations and operations through direct experience in the role. 

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